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James Wilcox's nine novels include Modern Baptists and Hunk City. His short stories have appeared in The New Yorker and Avenue, and he has reviewed for The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times book reviews. In May 2009 LSU awarded him The Distinguished Research Master of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

SCHEDULE

10 AM to 10:45 AM
House Chamber
Ceremony
Louisiana Writer Award Presentation

11:15 AM - NOON
House Committee Room 1
Discussion
Best of LSU Fiction: The Literary Heritage of LSU

12:15 PM – 1 PM
House Committee Room 1
Discussion
In Conversation with Roy Blount Jr

Book Signing
1:15 PM – 2 PM